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Radically Simple IT (Spanish version)
Upton, David M.; Staats, Bradley R.Article HBS-R0803JInformation Technologiesthe difficulty and expense of mapping out all requirements before a project starts because people often cannot specify everything that they need beforehand; the other unanticipated needs that almost always arise once a system is in operation; and the tricky task of persuading people to use and "own" it. Japan's Shinsei Bank emerged during the authors' research as a standout among the companies applying the path-based method. The firm designed, b...Starting at €8.20
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Doing Deals and Leading Teams at XAF Partners, Teaching Note
Groysberg, Boris; Abbott, Sarah L.; Abrahams, RobinTeaching Note HBS-414060-ELeadership and People ManagementTeaching note for case 413032.Starting at €0.00
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The Whys and Hows of Feedback
Groysberg, Boris; Abrahams, RobinCase HBS-416013-ELeadership and People ManagementPerformance feedback is crucial to a career in the information-rich global economy. However, feedback is psychologically stressful to both give, and hear. This teaching note explains why feedback is both valuable and difficult, and goes on to summarize research on effective feedback scenarios. What are the different kinds of feedback? What are the ideal qualities of the feedback giver, and recipient? How do corporate and national culture affect f...Starting at €8.20
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The Rawlinsons: Facing Life and Career Decisions as a Couple, Teaching Note
Groysberg, Boris; Abrahams, RobinTeaching Note HBS-416062-ELeadership and People ManagementTeaching note for case 414002. David and Nadia Rawlinson are a dual-career power couple who both seek executive careers in large organizations. At the beginning of the case, Nadia has taken a new job in San Francisco, while David has been offered an opportunity in London. What are the risks of taking the London job-or not taking it? The case examines the Rawlinsons personal and professional backgrounds, decision-making styles, and the factors th...Starting at €0.00
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Solvay Group: International Mobility and Managing Expatriates, Teaching Note
Groysberg, Boris; Nohria, Nitin; Abrahams, Robin; Herman, KerryTeaching Note HBS-417088-ELeadership and People ManagementTeaching note for case 409079.Starting at €0.00
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Maggie Wilderotter: Evolution of an Executive, Teaching Note
Groysberg, Boris; Abrahams, RobinTeaching Note HBS-418068-ELeadership and People ManagementTeaching note for case 417091.Starting at €0.00
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TrustSphere: Building a Market for Relationship Analytics, Teaching Note
Groysberg, Boris; Abrahams, Robin; Gregg, TriciaTeaching Note HBS-419015-ELeadership and People ManagementTeaching note for case 418070.Starting at €0.00
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Daewoo Shipbuilding and Marine Engineering
Upton, David M.; Kim, BowonCase HBS-609018-EService and Operations ManagementExplores the journey of aggressive learning and capability building in the operations of a major Korean Shipbuilder. While DSHM had once used its superior learning capability to topple its Japanese competition, it now faced the potential for a similar attack from new Chinese competitors. Without outsourcing some of its work to China, DSHM would become uncompetitive. However, in outsourcing the work, some skills would necessarily have to be transf...Starting at €8.20
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TCS: The MCA 21 Project
Upton, David M.; Staats, Bradley R.Case HBS-609024-ETata Consultancy Services (TCS), a leading outsourced software services provider based in India, must decide whether to bid on a high-profile government project within India. The project, if completed successfully, would mark another step in TCS' progression from a provider of low-cost technical resources to their goal of becoming an end-to-end technology enabled services provider. However, the project was not only complex but also presented cons...Starting at €8.20
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Debería quedarme o irme (A)
Groysberg, Boris; Serafeim, George; Lin, Eric; Abrahams, RobinCase HBS-118S11Accounting and ControlFinanciera Alexi ejecutivo está considerando un cambio de trabajo. Será su asociación a largo hace con una empresa actualmente envuelto en un escándalo herido sus posibilidades en el mercado laboral? En el caso (A), Alexi y consultor ejecutivo de búsqueda Marguerite estrategias acerca de las oportunidades de carrera.Starting at €8.20